ISBA Announces Child Abuse Reporting Seminar

Recent court decisions and legislative changes have heightened everyone’s awareness of the duty to report suspected child abuse. Yet questions still remain regarding what conduct is required to be reported, who is required to make the report, when is a report required to be made, what is the school administrator’s role in reporting and investigating child abuse or neglect, and what information can be shared between the investigator and the school.

The ISBA is sponsoring a seminar to address these questions and more. Representatives from the Indiana Department of Child Services will provide in-depth information on the duty to report child abuse and neglect and detail the procedures its employees follow when investigating a report of alleged child abuse or neglect. Additionally, an experienced prosecutor from the United States Department of Justice will review the laws defining the conduct that must be reported. Lastly, attorneys will discuss employment-related issues that might arise when school employees are involved in the violation of the child abuse reporting laws. This seminar is for all building level administrators, central office administrators, human resources directors, school counselors, school board members, and school attorneys. To register, go to the ISBA website at www.isba-ind.org.

POSITION OPENINGS

Position: Corporation Treasurer
Corporation: Warsaw Community Schools

General Summary: Assists in the process of allocating school funds in such a way as to insure that the district derives maximum educational benefits from the prudent expenditure of every school dollar. Coordinates and reports the receipts and expenditures of all funds. Has knowledge of different accounting computerized software to recommend and update financial record keeping processes. Assists in the development and monitoring of the school budget. Has a working knowledge of laws and regulations of school finance.

• Experience with working on computer systems and Microsoft office products.

• Self-motivated and able to prioritize and organize responsibilities.

Position: Assistant Director of Facilities
Corporation: LaPorte Community School Corporation

Salary: Commensurate with certification, training, and experience.
Benefits: PERF/401a contribution/health, life and LTD insurance/paid holidays/paid vacation days/paid leave days
Qualifications: Facility management in a school setting preferred; supervisory skills; demonstrated skills in problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution; ability to ensure that all facilities are clean, well-maintained, and safe; identifies Capital Projects for short- and long-term implementation; demonstrated ability to manage a budget; ensure all federal state, and local laws are followed; demonstrated ability to analyze contractors’ estimates. Reports to Director of Facilities.

Position: Business Manager/Chief Financial Officer
Corporation: West Clark Community Schools

SALARY: Competitive Salary Commensurate with Experience and Education
STATUS: Full Time (260 Contractual Days)
BEGINNING DATE: 2018-2019 School Year
TYPE OF POSITION: Classified #1233
REGULAR POSTING: July 19, 2018 thru August 2, 2018 or until filled

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Provide overall leadership for the business functions of the school corporation. Provide direct supervision of the corporation deputy treasurer and accounting staff. Develop improvements in the financial management of the school corporation. Develop budget guidelines and coordinates preparation of the budget. Ensure that all Corporation financial transactions are in compliance with state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Participate in teacher contract negotiations. Responsible for building and asset management. Direct, manage and oversee the bidding process for contracts related to business/office machines, equipment, banking services, P/C insurance, copiers, and employee benefits. Assist in the supervision of the school treasurers. Oversees the contracts for service vendors. Assist with long range planning for facilities. Advise the Superintendent and school board on all matters of Corporation financial conditions. Develop appropriate procedures to monitor current and future expenditures. Develop appropriate financial reports and reporting procedures. Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in finance or accounting. Master’s Degree or CPA preferred. Must be bondable. School finance experience preferred. Experience with budget development, forecasting, tax reporting and audits.

The Mission of the Indiana Association of School Business Officials is to deliver programs and services to the membership for the purpose of advancing Indiana’s public education. IASBO meets this Mission by developing an extensive professional development program and by advocating for the membership with the Indiana General Assembly and state agencies